Liverpool has increased their efforts to convince Michael Edwards to return to Anfield after his meeting with the owners in Boston.
Edwards, who had previously refused an offer to return to the club, participated in the meeting with the Fenway Sports Group (FSG) owner, John W Henry, and president Mike Gordon.
The 44-year-old departed the club in 2022 but is seen as the perfect candidate by Liverpool to help manage the club after the upcoming departure of Jurgen Klopp. Edwards currently works as a consultant at the sports advisory business Ludonautics but has made it clear that he would not be willing to return to his role as sporting director and would prefer a more prominent position within the club’s hierarchy. this summer.
The Englishman has previously declined offers from Chelsea since ending his six-year tenure as Liverpool’s sporting director.
Julian Ward, Edwards’ successor, left in the summer of 2023, while Jorg Schmadtke – who was brought in as a temporary replacement – left after the most recent January window.
If Edwards returns, he is likely to lead the recruitment process for Liverpool’s next manager as well as oversee the appointment of a new sporting director. Edwards would be responsible for the post-Klopp transition at Anfield (Picture: Getty)
The club has identified Bayer Leverkusen boss and former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso as their top priority but faces competition from Bayern Munich who are also interested in the Spaniard’s services.
as they aim to secure him as the club’s next manager.
Leverkusen’s sporting director, meanwhile, has stated he is ‘calm’ and ‘optimistic’ that Alonso will reject offers for him in the summer and remain with the club next season. The club is also reportedly interested in Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim who was considered by Tottenham before the appointment of Ange Postecoglou. Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi is also a person of interest after his impressive time on the south coast.
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The club are also said to be interested in Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim who was considered by Tottenham prior to the appointment of Ange Postecoglou.
Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi is also a man of interest after his impressive tenure on the south coast.
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